Practical Nursing Overview "When you're a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours.” Author Unknown Caring for the sick, injured and disabled is more than a career; it’s a calling. And it’s one that can be yours if you combine your natural senses of compassion and commitment with specialized education in nursing. The Practical Nursing Diploma Program at Stenberg College will provide you with the education you need to become a Practical Nurse in a variety of healthcare facilities. You’ll be taught by nursing educators who have nursing experience themselves, allowing them to share their real-life experiences for your benefit. To learn more about entering the healthcare profession as a Practical Nurse, please read on... Typical Job Duties As a Practical Nurse, you’ll provide direct care under the supervision of a registered nurse, physician or other healthcare specialist. You’ll be a valued member of a primary healthcare team, qualified to: Administer medication to patients and monitor their effectiveness Assess and monitor patients in various healthcare settings Document assessments and report progress Assist in rehabilitation activities Perform examinations in consultation with doctors, registered nurses and therapists Provide nursing care in acute, geriatric and home care settings Assist clients with activities of daily living Educate patients regarding health-related issues Advocate for clients Potential Employers Once you’ve graduated as a Practical Nurse, you could find work in a: Public hospital Long-term care facility Public health facility like a veterans’ hospital Centre for the developmentally disabled Mental health facility Home care agency Wages and Career Outlook BC Work Futures is generally positive about the career prospects for nurses. However, it’s difficult to predict wages and career outlook with this field. Unlike other occupations, those in healthcare are driven by current government policy rather than the business cycle. Currently, wages listed for Licensed Practical Nurses within Fraser Health Region is between $24.01-$25.50 per hour. We suggest visiting the following sites to obtain more career information. NOTE: The related national occupation classification number—a system used to group jobs— for Practical Nursing is "3233.” Please keep in mind that these figures are based on groupings of a large number of related jobs. Wages and career outlook may differ due to your education level, job location and the type of employer you work for. College of Licensed Practical Nurses of B.C. BC Work Futures Fraser Health Authority Vancouver Coastal Health Provincial Government Jobbank Alberta Occupational Profiles Ontario Job Futures Is This Program for You? It is if you: Find it rewarding to care for people who are ill, injured or disabled Can combine compassion with professionalism Are interested in healthcare sciences Would enjoy working in a hospital or resident care setting Have good critical thinking skills Program Admission Requirements Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent Grade 12 Biology (minimum grade C) Grade 12 English (minimum grade C) or Technical & Professional Communication 12 (minimum grade B) Applicants who have English as a Second Language must complete an acceptable English Assessment Grade 10 Math (minimum grade C) or successful completion of the Stenberg College Practical Nursing Math Assessment Passing Stenberg College Entrance Examination Successful completion of a short written essay Passing Verbal Test of English, if English is a second language Passing entrance interview Final selection interview with PN Instructor Students must provide the following to their Program Advisor prior to program start: Acceptable criminal record check Acceptable medical examination report Negative TB test report or a clear chest X-ray Immunizations as required by industry at time of application Duration and Financing Duration: 51weeks, including practice education and preceptorship Financing: You could be eligible for ELMS funding, government student loans and other financing options; the Stenberg College Financial Aid Officer will be happy to provide further assistance. Quick Links: Practical Nursing: Program Courses Practical Nursing: Top Reasons to Choose Stenberg

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